Alumni
Building Public Trust
KU Law graduate uses background in law to serve in community affairs roleLiz Rebein is not your traditional prosecutor. Instead of charging defendants, filing motions and appearing in court, Rebein deploys her legal expertise through the promotion of positive relationships between law enforcement…
‘Putting on a Play for the Jury’
Edward Paine delivers justice for victims of serious vehicular crimesThe best part about prosecution for Edward Paine, L’99, is delivering justice for victims.“Trying to get justice for victims within the system that we have, when we can – that brings me pleasure,” he said.Paine is a deputy county…
Protecting Kansans
“Your Honor, I represent the United States.”As U.S. attorney for Kansas, Stephen McAllister utters this phrase when making official appearances in federal courtrooms. The experience is humbling and exhilarating every time.“I get to be a part of the greatest ‘law firm’ in the United States, and…
A Cold Case Cracked, a Career Launched
Student ends law school with unparalleled prosecution experienceWhen I started at KU Law as a summer starter in 2016, my goal was to follow the accelerated track. If I played my cards right and took a sufficient number of credit hours per semester, I could graduate in two years. The task seemed…
Alumni Law Clerk Honors Memory of Former Dean, Federal Judge
Former KU Law Dean James Logan in 1968.Brad Manson reflects on experience in Judge Logan's chambersJim Logan was confirmed by the United States Senate in mid-December 1977, and a few days later he interviewed to hire law clerks. I was lucky enough to be interviewed. Jim had testified a few days…
Recruiting Jayhawk Lawyers
When Ethan Brown touts the KU Law community, he speaks from experienceAfter graduating from the University of Kansas School of Law in 2017, Ethan Brown clerked for Chief Justice Lawton Nuss of the Kansas Supreme Court. Eighteen months later, he’s back in Green Hall – this time as KU Law’s Assistant…
The Problem Solver
In the summer of 2005, a jury found Lawrence carpenter and former Christian school board member Martin Miller guilty of first-degree murder in the death of his wife. He was sentenced to life in prison. Charles Branson should have been overjoyed, but he wasn’t. Not exactly. The newly…
Recent Graduate Spotlight: Becky Howlett Advocates for Navajo Nation
Earning a certificate in tribal law was pivotal in Becky Howlett’s legal education. “Ultimately, my experiences in KU Law’s Tribal Law and Government Center were part of the underlying reason I chose to dedicate my legal career to advocating on behalf of tribal governments and indigenous peoples,”…
Alumnus Creates Fund to Sustain KU Law Faculty Excellence
Photo courtesy of McDermott Will & Emery law firmJames Riedy practices law in Washington, D.C. But as a Kansas native and 1977 graduate of KU Law, he’s committed to ensuring students from his home state have access to an outstanding legal education and local employment opportunities. To that…
KU Law Alumnus Teaches Clinic Students About Consumer Defense
Bill Walberg, L'15, speaks to the Legal Aid Clinic seminar class.KU Legal Aid Clinic alumnus Bill Walberg, L’15, believes all consumers should have appropriate counsel when defending their rights. He recently returned to Green Hall to teach students the fundamentals of debt collection defense as…